Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry

Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry
by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen

Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry
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Author: Jeanne Rhodes-Moen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-01
ISBN: 0871162210
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: Kalmbach

Book Reviews of Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry

Book Review: Excellent instructions but puzzling copyright on non-unique patterns
Summary: 4 Stars

I found "Silver Threads" in my local library and was pleased with the clarity of the instructions. I'm puzzled, though, that the author notes her designs are copyrighted and cannot be made for sale (only for personal use or to be given as gifts). Yet series of joined ogees and nautilus spirals have been used throughout jewelry-making history by filigree artists in various countries; they are hardly unique. See the British Museum's "7000 Years of Jewelry" for examples of related jewelry designs.

Summary of Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry

Filigree is easier than it looks--with help from Silver Threads

* 12 beautiful "you made this?" projects
* Step-by-step instructions and photos introduce the basics and more advanced techniques

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have made filigree: delicate jewelry, decorative objects, even furniture. The intricate curls and twists mislead people into thinking that filigree is difficult to make--but it?s much easier than it looks, with help from Silver Threads. This book demystifies the process of creating filigree jewelry. First, basic silverworking techniques are paired with an overview of tools and materials. Then readers learn to make simple filigree shapes, used in 12 stunning projects ranging from simple pendants and earrings to more complex necklaces with gemstone settings. Detailed instructions, illustrations, and full-color photos guide readers through the learning process--and into planning and creating their own unique filigree designs.

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